26 Feb 1900
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Newspaper
Connersville Curier
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1900
Page
1
A piece argues that effective public speakers build crowds by consistent appearances and honest promotion. It compares magnetic orators to salesmen who advertise shops and stock to guarantee audience turnout, noting failures when speakers overpromise.
Ill wind disrupts Hood and Pilla in a puzzling scene as diversions falter and only cathartic relief remains amid the strange episode featuring Houd and Satsapartilias.
A garbled digest of late 19th century items mentions naval actions against Cervera, Boer War lessons for military circles, and preparations in Indiana baseball. It notes a streetcar wreck near Quibbead centenary with fatalities, and local committees in Idaho and Silver Forces in Rushuet. A case of plague prompts quarantines in Sandnew NOS.
A damaged medical notice asserts mercury based treatments worsen rheumatism and that only blood remedies can be proper. It warns that mercury aggravates the disease and describes severe bone pain and swelling from misused medicines.
London dispatch reports Lord Roberts pressing toward Pretoria with over 200 Boer prisoners already taken. Cronje may surrender while negotiations drift over peace terms and Boer resistance remains stubborn near Modder River and Bloemfontein.
American Mules For War reports four hundred mules shipped to New Orleans for British use in South Africa. Capt. Smith of the British army arranged the purchase and inspection of the herd last week as the British near Ladysmith with hard ground to cover and expected fierce engagement.
A Boer commander reports heavy bombardment and enfilading fire, while the British gain a strong kopje position near Cronje. Prisons, captured cattle, and a German ambulance passing British lines highlight ongoing movement and casualties as Boer resistance stiffens.
The Californian steamship ran ashore on Pram Island ledge near Portland after departure to Glasgow via Halifax. Passengers were rescued as surf delayed removal. cargo and hull damage noted with intent to wreck and refloat. Vessel valued at 3 million dollars. cargo about 800 thousand.
Mexican federal forces under Gen. Torres saved Guaymas from the Yaquis after fierce fighting costing 20 soldiers killed, with 73 Indians dead and 227 Mexican losses. The Yaquis were aided by 10 adventurers and two ex-Rough Riders commanded a smuggling Maxim gun through Bisbee Arizona.
Franklin Kentucky February 20. J Cripps Wickliffe Beckham sues Governor W S Taylor in Louisville circuit court seeking an injunction to consolidate suits originally filed at Georgetown. Taylor sues Beckham and others. Judge Field to hear consolidation per agreement. Feb 26 news notes reward bill for Goebel murderers advances in Frankfort. Decatur Indiana February 26. W Gilbert wife and seven week-old baby struck by a train at Mercer street. Baby uninjured. parents badly hurt. Forest City Arkansas February no. Frank Hogan and Charles Norris burned to death in station house, suspected to be arson linked to gun incident. details about prisoners minimal.
The House schedules a 4 p.m. vote on the Porto Rican tariff bill with a 5-minute rule for debate until voting. Republican differences spark a late conference in the hall at 8 p.m. to reconcile positions and prepare a compromise bill. Alabama contested election case Aldrich versus Robbins will follow once the bill clears.
A dance at Bill Mullins home near Ponds Gap Kentucky led to a gun and knife clash. John Newberry died within two hours Edward Newberry was fatally wounded Luella Mullins aged 18 was stabbed thrice and will not recover Mrs Mullins bruised a man Keller was shot in the knee Mullins arrested under guard to avert lynching. Ponds Gap recalls earlier Crafts brothers murder.
A Lehigh Valley express struck a carriage at Tuttles Crossing near Rochester New York killing five of seven aboard Porter Smith his wife and five children instantly another fatally injured and one badly bruised. Separate item notes a Methodist ministers meeting planned in Middletown Indiana with March dates and license examinations.
Interstate Commerce Commission opens a hearing in Norfolk Nebraska to investigate charges of discrimination by railroads doing business in the state, brought by the Norfolk Business Men's association.
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